Activating National Parks in Cities Act

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democrat · DC · Representative

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-02-18

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This bill would establish or expand national parks and protected natural areas in or near major cities to give more Americans access to outdoor recreation and green spaces without having to travel far. The legislation aims to bring the benefits of national parks—like hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and nature education—to urban and suburban communities that currently lack nearby federal parkland. This would affect city residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and local communities by creating new recreational opportunities and potentially boosting tourism in urban areas.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1429 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1429 To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2025 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Activating National Parks in Cities Act''. SEC. 2. ACTIVE USE OF SYSTEM UNITS IN URBAN AREAS. Title 54, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In section 100101(a), by inserting ```, and to promote active use of System units located in urban areas'' before the final period. (2) In section 100102, by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Active use.--The term `active use' means use that prioritizes current enjoyment by people and improves quality of life, and includes playgrounds, pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly infrastructure, sports and recreation facilities, community events, programming, and concessions. ``(8) Urban area.--The term `urban area' means an area that has been defined and designated in the most recent decennial census as an `urban area' by the Secretary of Commerce.''. <all>

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